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Job Description for Army Sergeant, Infantry

An army sergeant, infantry is the highest ranking, non-commissioned officer in most service hierarchies. They typically are of importance when training, guiding, and leading junior personnel, such as privates or corporals. In the field, they often help commissioned officers to implement tactics. Many sergeants in the infantry tend to be persons making a career in the army, as this rank typically rewards longevity and effectiveness in leadership.

Sergeants are typically expected to serve key roles, ensuring the ability and readiness of the personnel underneath them. As a result, sergeants typically perform extensive inspections of equipment, as well as putting their charges through drill work and readiness assessments and reporting results to the commissioned officers above them. As sergeants rise through the various ranks, they are typically given raises in pay and further responsibilities for personnel, equipment, and preparation.

Sergeants are typically promoted from within the ranks of enlisted personnel, and as such, the educational requirements begin with a high school diploma or equivalent. In many cases, an examination that encompasses a demonstration of mental and physical fitness and knowledge of procedures and training are required. Most sergeants work on and reside on army bases, and they may be expected to be on duty much of the time. However, they typically do have down time scheduled.